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Development In Battersea – A History
The name Battersea (in medieval times Batricheseie, Batricesege or variants) is likely to refer to the gravel ‘island’ next to the River Thames on which the manor house, church and principle arable land lay. The crown owned the manor of … Continue reading
Belgravia, A London Village
Belgravia’s location Belgravia is a clearly-defined area of Central London. Unlike many London districts which have rather vague borders – such as Hampstead Village – Belgravia has established borders on four sides. They are Sloane Street and Buckingham Palace Road … Continue reading
Little Venice
Little Venice is a residential area of North West London built where the Regent’s Canal meets the Paddington arm of the Grand Union Canal. The postcodes in this area are mainly W2 and W9. It is easy to access by … Continue reading
Lettings In Central London
Property to let in London is not too difficult to find but there are a few points you need to think about before signing on that dotted line. Rentals can be anything from six months upwards, plus they can offer … Continue reading
Village Life For The City Dweller
London is known the world over for being a fast-paced, stylish urban sprawl. What surprises visitors, and delights Londoners, is the way in which the different parts of London have distinct identities akin to village life. Londoners have strong allegiances … Continue reading
Origins Of London’s Queens Park
In North West London, split between the Borough of Brentwood and the City of Westminster lies Queen’s Park. The major road through this area is Salusbury Road, which is served by two train stations, these being Queen’s Park Station and … Continue reading
London’s West End: Centuries Of Urban Development
The West End of London has been the UK’s lively centre for retail and attractions since the beginning of the 19th century, and has been growing and gaining popularity to the point that it is now world-renowned for shopping and … Continue reading
Coombe Hill And The River Thames-Information About The Area
When World War II was going on, many areas of the world were affected, but none as much as London, England. Some areas of London were hit harder than others, especially the areas around the famous Thames River. To cripple … Continue reading
Information About Mapesbury Estate Conservation Area
In December of 1982, the Mapesbury Estate was named as a Conservation Area. As of right now, the Conversation Area is getting bigger, and plans are for it to go to Walm Lane to the area of Blenhein Gardens NW2. … Continue reading
Visiting The West End Of London
Many topics come to mind when referring to London and the West End. Fashionable shops, beautiful palaces, expensive town-houses etc… Also, the world of entertainment is at it’s best there. One can’t visit the capital without having breathed the unique … Continue reading